The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 229

Percival furrowed his brows and glanced at Vivienne, who was busily texting.

“Percival, this is no time for love affairs.” Leopold said sternly

Percival redirected his gaze. His voice was deep and somber as he said, “Indeed. It’s time to return to Rivenwood”

“Rivenwood?” Vivienne approached, arching an eyebrow “Mind if thitch a ride?”

Percival looked at her in surprise. He had been pondering how to donvince Vivienne to accompany him to Rivenwood

Vivienne showed him her phone screen. He noticed the news about Anna’s disappearance and felt a sinking sensation in his heart

Dorian, observing the serious expressions on their faces, had a rough idea of what was happening

He sighed and asked, “Vivienne, are you leaving?”

“Yes, I’m heading to Rivenwood.” Vivienne turned to him, nodding solemnly. I’m leaving now”

There was no time to waste with Anna’s situation. Any delay could mean missing crucial leads.

“Dorian, you’ve seen how dangerous this object can be in your hands.”

Dorian remained silent.

“Consider this. If it had been Cordelia and Thaddeus with you today, what might have happened?” Vivienne continued, “It’s better if I take it.”

Percival and the others, noticing Vivienne’s trust in them through her actions

had retrieved from under the bed to Vivienne “Vivienne. your mother said that unless you were strong enough, you should never

fight alongside her. She was not alone and had people to

you, Dorian Vivienne took

inside the specially reinforced glass vial

cost her mother’s team their lives years ago.

for Dorian’s

appreciated his kindness, despite knowing she

of the vial, even though it brought danger to him and his family.

the burden that had bound him

“But remember, you always

“Okay

worry, sir F’ll take care of Vivienne Percival assured Dorian as he wrapped his arm around

them off,

asked Thomas to take them back

Residences, Cordelia was surprised to see Vivienne and Percival hurriedly packing their bags. Vivienne, Percival? Where are you off

some business at Elite University I

to say something else, but

go” He said

Dorians expression. After a moment, she smiled at Vivienne Airight. Be safe” Thank you, Cordelia Vivienne replied softly

grown gentler towards her loved ones, shedding the

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the vial was and avenge her mother. But over time, she started to appreciate Dorian’s kindness and to value the sense of family she found

her to take on her destiny and responsibility. She would protect her family, just as

Zara, and ruffled His hair affectionately with a teasing smile on her face and affection